Weekly roundup takes a look at some practical and quirky tech products.

Flashback to the seventh grade: Ever slip a secret note to someone you liked? The concept remains the same, with a major upgrade. The "LifeSecret Message Pendant" from

Carved Creations

will engrave your message as a scan-able code directly onto the pendant. The secret message, which can be up to 40 characters long, can then be read with a scanner app on a smartphone. Made of stainless steel, the pendant can be ordered with a leather or mesh cord or a chain. It costs $200.

That person sitting next to you on the airplane seems pleasant enough, but the last thing you probably want to do is accidentally lean on his shoulder as you're taking a snooze in what is likely a very confined space. That's where this techie travel pillow from

Dockem

comes in handy. When you're awake, iProp serves as a stand for your tablet, allowing you to comfortably watch a movie. When you're ready to doze, it turns into a comfy pillow. It costs about $30.

The college student in your family just got a little rattled after realizing that the philosophy paper he spent hours on resides on the laptop he left somewhere in the student union. Yes, he should have backed it up somehow. The

Seagate

Slim, which is bit larger than a smartphone, is a 500-gigabyte drive can be programmed for automatic backups at preset times and whenever you update a Facebook or Flickr album. Compatible with PCs and Macs, the drive costs about $80.

Shaped like a handlebar grip, the Buckshot provides a simple way to enjoy music while walking, biking or pushing a stroller. Equipped with a built-in speakerphone and microphone, the water-resistant Bluetooth device also lets you accept phone calls without slowing down. It comes with a flexible mount, so you can easily attach it to a bike, stroller or golf cart. It costs about $60.